Induction motor and sequence reactance

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This discussion focuses on the sequence reactance in induction motors, specifically addressing running reactance, starter reactance, and standstill reactance. It clarifies that these reactances are components of the positive, negative, and zero sequence systems in both symmetrical and unsymmetrical networks. The impedance of asynchronous motors can be calculated using the formula ZM = R M + jXM, as outlined in IEC 60909-0, Chapter 3.8. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding these reactances in relation to unsymmetrical fault systems.

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Hello! This is my second post about sequence reactances. This time- its in induction motor.

To my understanding ( once again ) -

In any network (symmetrical or unsymmetrical) , there would be 3 components- positive sequence component, negative sequence component and zero sequence component.

Question:

In induction motors, what do the: running reactance, starter reactance and standstill reactance mean?

and,

Do anyone of them signify/mean the positive sequence reactance of a unsymmetrical fault system?
 
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According to IEC 60909-0 Ch. 3.8 Asynchronous motors 3.8.1 General:
The impedance ZM = R M + jXM of asynchronous motors in the positive- and negative-sequence systems can be determined by:
ZM=1/(ILR/IrM)*UrM/sqrt(3)/IrM=UrM^2/SrM//(ILR/IrM)
Where
UrM is the rated voltage of the motor;
IrM is the rated current of the motor;
SrM is the rated apparent power of the motor (SrM = PrM/(effrM* COSfiTM);
PrM is the rated motor power [kW]
effrM is the rated motor efficiency
COSfiTM is the rated motor power factor
ILR/IrM is the ratio of the locked-rotor current to the rated current of the motor.
 

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